Germany ran riot in the 3rd/4th place playoff here in London as South Africa just ran out of steam. In truth, the result did not reflect the efforts of the Springboks who have worked hard and impressed many with their performances this week, in the end, it was probably a game too far and Germany punished them late on. Continue reading
Australia snatched a dramatic winner with the last play of this absorbing encounter to break German hearts and take their place in the final against the Netherlands. Continue reading
Floortje Engels was the hero for her side, saving a penalty in the shoot out to secure a place in Sunday’s final for the Netherlands in a close-fought battle with South Africa.
The Dutch controlled the first half and raced into a two goal lead with goals from Kelly Jonker in the third minute, after she was allowed time and space to pick her spot in the South African D, and a blistering penalty corner from Martje Paumen in the tenth minute. Continue reading
A goalkeeping master class in the first half from Ireland’s Emma Gray looked for a while like it would frustrate the Dutch here in London, but in the end, their class showed as they ran out comfortable 5-0 winners. Continue reading
Germany secured top spot in the pool with a clinical 2-1 win over the hosts here in London tonight. Great Britain threw everything at their opponents in front of a partisan home crowd, but in the end, they were unable to break their old foes down and get the result they needed. Continue reading
